Planning Ahead

Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, whether he have wherewith to complete it? — read the full passage →

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; But every one that is hastyhastethonly to want.

But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

Every one therefore that heareth these words of mine, and doeth them, shall be likened unto a wise man, who built his house upon the rock: — read the full passage →

A man’s heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.

Come now, ye that say, To-day or to-morrow we will go into this city, and spend a year there, and trade, and get gain: — read the full passage →

He also that is slack in his work Is brother to him that is a destroyer.

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; Consider her ways, and be wise: — read the full passage →

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.

Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

To him therefore that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.

And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of Jehovah thy God, to observe to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that Jehovah thy God will set thee on high above all the nations of the earth: — read the full passage →

and without faith it is impossible to be well-pleasing unto him; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that seek after him.

For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, whether he have wherewith to complete it?

For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, whether he have wherewith to complete it? — read the full passage →

Train up a child in the way he should go, And even when he is old he will not depart from it.

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are of the Dispersion, greeting. — read the full passage →

And Jehovah answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tablets, that he may run that readeth it.

Commit thy works unto Jehovah, And thy purposes shall be established.

Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding: — read the full passage →

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, And look well to thy herds:

Through wisdom is a house builded; And by understanding it is established; — read the full passage →

There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.

Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.

and let us consider one another to provoke unto love and good works; — read the full passage →

But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

This also cometh forth from Jehovah of hosts, who is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in wisdom.

For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:

A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; Butthe simple pass on, and suffer for it.

Prepare thy work without, And make it ready for thee in the field; And afterwards build thy house.

There are many devices in a man’s heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

Envy thou not the man of violence, And choose none of his ways. — read the full passage →

Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; For in thee do I trust: Cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; For I lift up my soul unto thee.

So teach us to number our days, That we may get us a heart of wisdom.

Grant thee thy heart’s desire, And fulfil all thy counsel.

Ye shall make you no idols, neither shall ye rear you up a graven image, or a pillar, neither shall ye place any figured stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I am Jehovah your God. — read the full passage →

Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint overseers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years. — read the full passage →

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John; — read the full passage →

Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.

Now faith is assurance ofthingshoped for, a conviction of things not seen.

Paul, and Silvanus, and Timothy, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ; — read the full passage →

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men;

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — read the full passage →

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children; — read the full passage →

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

Upon the first day of the week let each one of you lay by him in store, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come.

I planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.

What then shall we say to these things? If Godisfor us, whoisagainst us?

And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.

But God commendeth his own love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he shall guide you into all the truth: for he shall not speak from himself; but what things soever he shall hear, these shall he speak: and he shall declare unto you the things that are to come.

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Let not your heart be troubled: believe in God, believe also in me. — read the full passage →

Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.

The thief cometh not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father doing: for what things soever he doeth, these the Son also doeth in like manner.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: — read the full passage →

Forit isaswhena man, going into another country, called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. — read the full passage →

Be not therefore anxious for the morrow: for the morrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

Surely the Lord Jehovah will do nothing, except he reveal his secret unto his servants the prophets.

In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon Daniel had a dream and visions of his head upon his bed: then he wrote the dream and told the sum of the matters. — read the full passage →

For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith Jehovah.

Give a portion to seven, yea, even unto eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.

There are four things which are little upon the earth, But they are exceeding wise: — read the full passage →

Boast not thyself of to-morrow; For thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.

Weary not thyself to be rich; Cease from thine own wisdom.

He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, Andhe that giveth to the rich, shall come only to want.

A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.

He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children; And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.

Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

Trust not in oppression, And become not vain in robbery: If riches increase, set not your heart thereon.

And Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab. — read the full passage →

Behold, I stand at the door and knock: if any man hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth; and not I only, but also all they that know the truth; — read the full passage →

My little children, these things write I unto you that ye may not sin. And if any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: — read the full passage →

Come now, ye that say, To-day or to-morrow we will go into this city, and spend a year there, and trade, and get gain: — read the full passage →

Come now, ye that say, To-day or to-morrow we will go into this city, and spend a year there, and trade, and get gain: — read the full passage →

Wives, be in subjection to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. — read the full passage →

And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

for by grace have ye been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; — read the full passage →

But unto us God revealed them through the Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, calledto bean apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, — read the full passage →

even the Spirit of truth: whom the world cannot receive; for it beholdeth him not, neither knoweth him: ye know him; for he abideth with you, and shall be in you.